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Live Interaction with Dr. David Frawley & Yogini Shambhavi

Yogini Shambhavi and Vamadeva Shastri conduct special Yoga Shakti Programs worldwide, where they draw the student into deeper Vedic and Yogic knowledge and experience.

These unique programs immerse students in sacred rituals and Shakti Mantras, Bhakti Yoga, Vedanta, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and meditative Yoga Asana.

The experiential programs and Yoga Shakti retreats are held in different places of profound natural beauty and spiritual power worldwide, especially India.   These programs are hosted along with associated Yoga and Vedic groups, under the guidance of Shambhavi and Vamadeva. 

These programs, guided by Shambhavi and Vamadeva, reflect the core teachings and mission of the American Institute of Vedic Studies, fostering a transformative connection to Vedic wisdom for spiritual growth and personal development.

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January 12–23rd, 2026 (11 Mystical Yogini Nights)
India

Yogini Shakti Sadhana Retreat

With Dr. David Frawley & Yogini Shambhavi
Delhi – Bhubaneswar – 64 Yogini Temple – Puri-Pipli – Chilka Lake – Udaygiri – Khandagiri
Caves – Konarak Sun Temple – Jagannath Temple- Pattachitra Heritage Village
Join Dr. David Frawley and Yogini Shambhavi for a powerful Yogini Sadhana pilgrimage through sacred India, blending spiritual teachings with transformative experiences. This intimate Yoga Shakti Retreat invites seekers to immerse in Yogini rituals, Tantra, mantra, pranayama, meditation, asana, Jyotisha, and Shakti initiations while exploring India’s mystical temple culture and heritage villages.
 
Highlights include rare visits to ancient Goddess temples like the 64 Yogini Temple in Odisha, Vedic fire ceremonies, sacred rituals, and guided interactions with local priests and sadhus. With nourishing vegetarian meals and serene rest in a Puri beach resort, this journey nurtures body, mind, and spirit – offering deep personal insight, healing, and divine connection through authentic teachings of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedanta.
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Yogini Shambhavi at a Yoga Retreat In India
Dr David Frawley at a Yoga Retreat In India
August 29-September 5, 2025
BIG ISLAND, HAWAI’I

Hawaii Yoga Shakti Retreat

SHAKTI, THE INSPIRATION of FIRE & CREATIVITY
 
Awakening Your Inner Flame of Awareness
 
Join Dr. David Frawley & Yogini Shambhavi at the mystical, fiery and lush Big Island of Hawaii to Celebrate Your Inner Fire and Creative Inspiration
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Dr David Frawley and Yogini Shambhavi on a Yoga Retreat in Hawaii

ONLINE WEBINARS

Yoga Beyond Body and Mind Series of Talks with Dr. David Frawley and Yogini Shambhavi in 2025

Personal Guidance for an integral and experiential Lifestyle using Vedic Wisdom, Devi Tantra, Jyotisha, Pranayama, Mantra, Meditation and Ayurveda.

Creating and nurturing a personal relationship with the Vedic wisdom as a sadhana.

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February 22nd Saturday

Yogini Shambhavi

An experiential sadhana approach to the Yoga of Heart-Body -Mind.

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QUOTES OF APPRECIATION

Pranam Shambhaviji🌻 Your divine feminine power as a woman and a teacher continues to inspire me and light the way for my Soul's expression. Thinking of you with fondness and gratitude. Warm regards,
K L2024
Dear David and Shambhavi, It was great to see you and Shambhavi-ji in the AVG. I met her for the first time and found her a very graceful and benevolent soul. Congratulations to you for having a partner worthy of you, or is it vice versa? Sincerely yours,
Dr. K S Charak
Beloved Shambhaviji, Pranaam. You have been on my mind lately, especially during this eclipse portal, and I hope you are well. I have had many moments of clarity and deep spirituality since we spoke last and I continue to deepen after childbirth, although this event was very cathartic. Your books and audios, particularly, the Yogini Bhava CD and the Mahakali Sloka have kept me company these past few years. I can feel the presence of Ma in your voice, it is remarkable, I have never heard anything like it. Thank you for giving us this piece of Her. Shiva adores the Mahakali Sloka and it instantly quietens him when he is agitated, amazing how spiritual babies are and how in-tune with vibration. Much love,
Gayatri
Dear Shambhaviji, We connected today over my question during the Chopra Center Webinar. Thank you so much, very inspired talk. I have been yearning to understand the karmic forces in my own life and become a better guide to others in my work. I very much would like to understand the shakti within and get some guidance as well. I ask for your assistance because I finally feel ready—I am requesting the Vedic astrology consultation form. Namaste,
Sonia
I loved your mantra teaching class. it was wonderful, beautiful, uplifting, informative and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your energy, knowledge and grace with us. Warmest regards,
S2021
From my entire heart, I thank you for your kindness and wisdom. Love,
A H
Dear Shambhaviji, It was such a delight to be with you and Vamadeva this past Monday during your presentations with the London Nehru Centre. Thank you for your poignant sharing of divine messages so that we may surrender to the deeper truths and throw off the artificial cloaks we have woven for ourselves. Thank you for riding the gentle breezes that pass through our hearts and bring smiles to our eyes. May we all come together and celebrate this beautiful Earth!
Kate2020
Beautiful Shambhavi, profound thanks and gratitude for sharing yourself, your truth, and lovely precious heart. You lift us all with your honest earnestness. I cannot begin to show how you have affected my heart and soul, but I know you feel it! Many, many thanks! Namaste, 🙏🏻
G D
Thank you for the beautiful offering of the Five Elements program and guiding our hearts to a deeper awareness. The sweet, loving quietude within your heart continues to grace us with unfolding the teachings. As for my wish for future offerings, my heart is drawn to the undercurrents of life’s song. Yet, regardless of the theme, the richness of the learnings for me is being creatively expressed in story and community of those gathered (seen and unseen).
K
Namaste Yoginiji, Thank you for all that we shared in Vienna. It was wonderful and still giving me positive fuel. Enclosed is a little Madonna that I got for you in Vienna. She looks beautiful in black, like you. And with such a sweet embrace........ I hope that you are well. I often see your face upon my shrine. Thank you for helping me, for showing one how I can walk this path gracefully. Yours in service,
Liz2019
The experience of pilgrimage far exceeded what I thought possible. I am proud of myself for the ability to connect with certain energies. It was an important karmic moment, those 14 days, those temples, the Himalayas where I relearned how to unite my aura with the universe and the unfolding of a heightened awareness of inner devotion. My mantras are more potent and the shakti in my voice more prominent.
April
Deepest gratitude and thank You and Vamadevajee for everything! It is hard to put into words what has been experienced as it is still softly landing and being digested... I did not realise how powerful these temples, energies of devatas and darshans, were until I returned home and got still. The perceiving is different and more refined. Thank you for your time, transitions and places you have shared with us!
Ivana
I am indeed most grateful to have had the possibility as well as to have been given the opportunity to continue to be part of Your retreats. It is always very special for me to visit India, and I consider myself very lucky to have always been warmly welcomed to share with you All a very special and sacred space. I also highly appreciate, and value being guided, supported, advised and taken care of while visiting temples as well as witnessing and experiencing very special rituals and occasions. For me these retreats are indeed valuable as they give me possibility to completely detach from a busy and complex day to day life/job. So, every trip, place, teaching, experience and the need to listen and observe, firstly myself and then in relation to any surroundings/situations, has been precious helping me to grow. Again, my sincere gratitude to you as I look forward to the next opportunity to visit India!
Katerina

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